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The Queen of Scots is risen!
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The Queen of Scots is risen!
theditz83
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Praying that you have found yourself at a TTF gig recently 
Who?!Praying that you have found yourself at a TTF gig recently
WV121: Callum Beattie - "Some Heroes Don't Wear Capes"
So until two weeks ago I had never heard of this chap. But I was at a reet fancy do in Edinburgh (the Thistle Awards) with friends from the Library where I volunteer as we were up for an award. There was musical entertainment and, well, it was this chap! I wish I had noted down the name of the songs he did because I have a terrible memory, but a bit of hunting on YouTube gave me this wonderful entry. He was an outstanding live performer (sadly not captured in the videos I could find) and I thoroughly enjoyed his style. I went for this song because I think it's such a touching song and, given what's going on in the world at the moment, it's a good sentiment to share
theditz83
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WV121: Callum Beattie - "Some Heroes Don't Wear Capes"
So until two weeks ago I had never heard of this chap. But I was at a reet fancy do in Edinburgh (the Thistle Awards) with friends from the Library where I volunteer as we were up for an award. There was musical entertainment and, well, it was this chap! I wish I had noted down the name of the songs he did because I have a terrible memory, but a bit of hunting on YouTube gave me this wonderful entry. He was an outstanding live performer (sadly not captured in the videos I could find) and I thoroughly enjoyed his style. I went for this song because I think it's such a touching song and, given what's going on in the world at the moment, it's a good sentiment to share
I entered Callum in FSC for UK almost a year ago with his song "Connection" after hearing it while shopping in my local Co-op food store (of all places!) He got an okay result, but he definitely has some catchy tunes, so great choice. Best of luck
Thank you one and all for giving me a most fabulous bronze medal result with Callum Beattie!! One of my proudest moments in WV to have done so well with someone I think very few had heard of before I sent him!
As for next edition, hmm... I still have a few names I want to send, but my itchy feet mean that I might end up heading south in the near future - although not for this edition, I promise!
As for next edition, hmm...
I still have a few names I want to send, but my itchy feet mean that I might end up heading south in the near future - although not for this edition, I promise!WV122: Glasvegas "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry"
With possibly the longest title I have ever sent to WV, I give you Glasvegas! Well, I don't really... I have to think a certain Mr. Flo Shoes for his introduction to this chap and his group. Glasvegas was sent to WV92 with their song "Ice Cream Van" and I utterly loved the song - so much so that when a CD by the band turned up in my local Oxfam, I bought it, and was slightly surprised to find that "Ice Cream Van" was utterly unrepresentative of the other songs on the CD I really enjoyed the band and wanted to showcase the other sides of their music in WV! So now it is finally time to bring them back to the WV stage with one of my favourites from their first album. I had a hard time choosing which song to go with, but finally settled on this one! Hope you agree with my choice 
So for my next entry, I will be holding a national final. Well, hopefully... I am currently in protracted negotiations with the PR guru for the artist in question so I'll keep you updated. Hopefully Ms. Monsoon and her friend will be in a friendly mood once she gets the crate of Bollinger I sent her as a sweetener...
EurovisionSmile
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Great song, Robert. Such a shame it didn't make it. 
^^And "Absolutely Fabulous"! Iabsolutely love it!
^^And "Absolutely Fabulous"!
Iabsolutely love it! I, somehow, had not seen the series until this year! I've been having an absolute ball with it! There is a connection, I promiseGreat song, Robert. Such a shame it didn't make it.
^^And "Absolutely Fabulous"!
JSSArcos
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Ohhh, I want justice ... How did that not qualify 
Glasvegas It's such a good band, i love them ... they and Mogwai must be my favorite bands in scotland hahah
sad that I didn't vote for this semi (I just saw the song now) that would be very high on my TOP.... But Congratulations Robert, mainly for sending in the last 2 editions 2 magnificent songs
Glasvegas It's such a good band, i love them ... they and Mogwai must be my favorite bands in scotland hahah
sad that I didn't vote for this semi (I just saw the song now) that would be very high on my TOP.... But Congratulations Robert, mainly for sending in the last 2 editions 2 magnificent songs
Eulaliya
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Ooooh former ESC winner onboard! To Sir With Love and The Man With the Golden Gun are two of my faves from her
theditz83
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Haha Lulu the legend in the house!
NikolaiMoller
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Voted!
So for my next entry, my memory got somewhat jogged and I realised that there was something I had been planning on sending AGES ago, but forgot about as it was when the Scottish juror seemed fairly well entrenched, so it slowly slipped out of my memory. It's back now and I am overjoyed to be finally sending it!
(Lulu NF returning next edition. I may have a rethink as to what to include seeing as the three songs didn't seem to grab many people's attention )
(Lulu NF returning next edition. I may have a rethink as to what to include seeing as the three songs didn't seem to grab many people's attention
)WV123: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas - "The High Reel Set"
For WV123, I have dropped back to a piece of music that I first heard a long while back. My Dad had a CD of Scottish tunes played by this pair and I particularly enjoyed this track! It has a lot going - a slower introductory half before it really explodes and comes to life for the final three minutes or so. I was reminded of it last week when a friend of mine was reminiscing about her birthday ceilidh a few years back and it reminded me just how much I love that kind of music! In fact, it's prompted me to find a few other things down this path, so my Scottish stay might just be extended a little longer than I had thought! Anyway, for the time being, I hope you enjoy this dance hit and are reminded of kilts flying everywhere!
WV12 I am overjoyed to announce that we have secured the services of the ICONIC Scottish artist Lulu to represent us in WV124. Despite the initial objection from the artist herself, we have been assured by her PR lead, Edina Monsoon, that all is fine! 
To showcase her immense talent, we have shortlisted songs from across her career to hopefully pique your interest! On with the show! Relight My Fire (with Take That) Shout (with the Luvvers) Faith In You (with, err, an orchestra?) To Sir With Love (with no one )Given there's only four songs, I'm giving you 6-5-4-3-2-1-0 to play with (no repeats). Votes to me as per usual and the deadline will be roughly the day before the WV124 submission deadline! Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening Copypasta list of entries: Relight My Fire Shout Faith In You To Sir With Love |
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